§ Mr. Willie W. Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is satisfied with the fire precautions taken at all National Health Service hospitals following the fire at Kirkcaldy Victoria hospital in Fife.
§ Mr. John MacKayFollowing the fire to which the hon. Member refers, an exhaustive survey of fire escape routes, alarm systems and service ducting in NHS premises in Scotland was set in train. Health boards have been asked to carry out any identified minor remedial works as circumstances permit. They have also since then been given extensive advice on fire safety matters. I am satisfied that boards attach great importance to fire precautions in NHS hospitals.